Ivan John Uy

Ivan John Uy is a former Information Technology and Communications (ICT) secretary who resigned from his position in March 2025, leaving behind concerns about cybersecurity vulnerabilities due to brain drain in the sector. His departure followed several high-ranking officials' resignations amid President Marcos Jr.'s efforts to ensure accountability within the government.

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Last updated at July 31, 2025.

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Marcos prefers respect but admits fear may ensure accountability

President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. said during his podcast that he prefers to be respected but admitted that being feared might be better when ensuring accountability.
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DICT cyber chief Dy's term ends, Aguda takes over

Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Undersecretary for Cybersecurity Jeffrey Ian Dy's tenure with the DICT has expired effective immediately as per a letter dated March 31 from the Office of the President.
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New DICT sec Aguda requests courtesy resignations

New Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Henry Rhoel Aguda has requested all undersecretaries, assistant secretaries, and directors to submit their courtesy resignations.
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Marcos Jr swears in Aguda as new DICT sec

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. swore in Henry Rhoel Aguda as the new Secretary of the Department of Information and Communications Technology on Tuesday.
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Marcos Jr. appoints Henry Aguda as new DICT sec

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. appointed Henry Aguda, former UnionDigital Bank president and CEO, as the new secretary of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Thursday, March 20.
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DICT Sec Uy leaves office after boosting digital IDs, eGovPH app, fiber backbone

Outgoing Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Ivan John Uy has led key developments for the Philippines' digital infrastructure, generating around 85 million digital national IDs since his appointment in 2022.
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Malaca帽ang clarifies no immediate Cabinet changes

Malaca帽ang clarified on Tuesday, February 25, that no immediate Cabinet changes have been made despite circulating rumors, as Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro stated during a press briefing.
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DICT launches drone-based medicine delivery in Rizal

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) launched a drone-assisted medicine delivery program in Barangay Niogan, Pililla town in Rizal province on January 31.
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Marcos instructs DICT to prioritize Common Tower Program

President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. instructed DICT Secretary Ivan John Uy to prioritize the Common Tower Program (CTP) during a meeting at Malaca帽ang Palace on Tuesday.
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DICT proposes cyberlaw changes, upgrades systems against evolving scams

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is proposing changes to the cybercrime law and upgrading its systems to better address evolving scam tactics.
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